Top local restaurant Loam is to close after four award-winning years.
The Bellarine Peninsula venue is located on a Marcus Oldham College campus at Drysdale, with a lease reported to expire on June 30.
The restaurant lease has been advertised after owners Aaron and Astrid Turner decided not to renew.
In a statement the Turner’s said it was time to seek now challenges.
“After four phenomenal years we’ve decided to close the doors, catch our breath, seek out new inspirations and prepare for new challenges.
“We cannot truly begin to convey our gratitude for the invaluable support we have received from our guests, esteemed colleagues, generous reviewers, passionate producers and winemakers.
“You are all responsible for some of the most edifying, inspirational and rewarding years of our careers and indeed, our lives.
“Your encouragement, respect and faith in us has been truly humbling. Thank you for making the journey to find us and allowing us to welcome you in to the little restaurant we’ve called home.”
